John Rapley, head of Associated Baking Companies, executes a commercial coup that raises the price of bread to 6 cents a loaf. The price increase has a devastating effect on Mary Quinn, a Valencian factory girl who supports her younger brother Joel and sister Norah. Because of the higher cost, Mary can no longer afford to buy as much bread as she previously could for her family, impacting her ability to provide for them.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Florence La BadieMary Quinn - Sewing-Machine Girl | Mary Quinn - Sewing-Machine Girl |
 Leland BenhamJoel Quinn - Mary's Brother | Joel Quinn - Mary's Brother |
 Helen BadgleyNorah Quinn - Mary's Sister | Norah Quinn - Mary's Sister |
 Harris GordonJohn Rapley - Factory Boss | John Rapley - Factory Boss |
 Ethyle CookeEthyle Cooke Maude Rapley - John's Wife | Ethyle Cooke Maude Rapley - John's Wife |
 Ethel JewettNot listed | Not listed |
 W. Ray JohnstonFactory Superintendent | Factory Superintendent |
| EEldean SteuartRapley Child | Rapley Child |
| LLoel SteuartRapley Child | Rapley Child |
| NN.Z. WoodNot listed | Not listed |
| AArthur BauerNot listed | Not listed |